TY - JOUR
T1 - Evolution of experiential learning opportunities for nursing students after natural disaster
AU - Sickora, Cindy
AU - Salt, Rebekah J.
AU - Page, Tracey Smith
AU - Lee, Wendy
AU - Cantu, Adelita G.
AU - Lee, Moonju
AU - Schwab, Karen Walker
AU - Martinez, Martha L.
AU - Byrd, David
N1 - Funding Information:
The authors thank Irwin Redlener, MD, Professor of Health Policy and Management and Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center and Director, National Center for Disaster Preparedness in the Earth Institute, for placing his trust in the capabilities of the team. This project was made possible by generous support from singers Paul Simon and Edie Brickell, who are committed to Hurricane Harvey recovery and the health and well-being of children and the citizens of South Texas.
PY - 2020/1
Y1 - 2020/1
N2 - Background: Natural disasters, such as Hurricane Harvey, can provide unique hands-on learning experiences for nursing students. Method: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Nursing deployed teams of faculty and students to Rockport, Texas, two to three times per week to provide post-disaster relief following Hurricane Harvey. Each team included a minimum of 10 students and two faculty to provide primary care, prevention, and door-to-door canvassing. Nursing students provided physical examinations, urgent care, vaccines, first aid training, and education. Results: Across 6 months and more than 60 trips, over 200 students (supervised by 12 faculty) successfully delivered care to Rockport residents. This learning experience was invaluable for the nursing students, who expressed that "I felt like a real nurse" and "This is the best experience I have had since I decided to become a nurse." Conclusion: This intervention highlights the potential of disaster relief as a unique hands-on educational experience for nursing students.
AB - Background: Natural disasters, such as Hurricane Harvey, can provide unique hands-on learning experiences for nursing students. Method: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Nursing deployed teams of faculty and students to Rockport, Texas, two to three times per week to provide post-disaster relief following Hurricane Harvey. Each team included a minimum of 10 students and two faculty to provide primary care, prevention, and door-to-door canvassing. Nursing students provided physical examinations, urgent care, vaccines, first aid training, and education. Results: Across 6 months and more than 60 trips, over 200 students (supervised by 12 faculty) successfully delivered care to Rockport residents. This learning experience was invaluable for the nursing students, who expressed that "I felt like a real nurse" and "This is the best experience I have had since I decided to become a nurse." Conclusion: This intervention highlights the potential of disaster relief as a unique hands-on educational experience for nursing students.
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U2 - 10.3928/01484834-20191223-07
DO - 10.3928/01484834-20191223-07
M3 - Article
C2 - 31945172
AN - SCOPUS:85078032560
VL - 59
SP - 30
EP - 33
JO - Journal of Nursing Education
JF - Journal of Nursing Education
SN - 0148-4834
IS - 1
ER -